Library News: Sauk Centre

Enjoy an evening of holiday music at the Sauk Centre Public Library, performed by Paul Imholte, who can play just about any stringed instrument imaginable. Imholte sings and plays a dozen traditional instruments. His featured instrument is the hammered dulcimer. Join us Thursday, Dec. 18 between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. for this event. Browse the collection while listening or sit and relax and enjoy the sounds.

Are you up to the challenge of the Battle of the Books?
Battle of the Books is a trivia game for ages 8 to 13 where you and your friends answer questions from seven special books chosen by the library staff. You don't have to read all the books, just the ones you like, because you will be grouped with other kids to make a team. Join us for a night of trivia, food and fun!
Sign up at the Sauk Centre front desk or online at griver.org. Registration is through Thursday, Aug. 7; the battle is...

Learn how 3D printers work in a program at the Sauk Centre Library. Watch a live 3D printing demo and get in the know about the hottest 21st century technology that everyone is talking about. Find out about related careers and future expectations. Come to this exclusive event and find out more on Thursday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Library. All ages are welcome to this amazing program. Pre-registration is required. For more information please call the library at 320-352...

Please join us at the Sauk Centre Library on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a great Mystery Readers Advisory program. Pam Schoon, retired Language Arts instructor and life-long avid mystery reader, will guide the audience through the history of mystery books, the types of mysteries available today and talk about her favorite mystery writers. This is a great introduction for the newbies or for the seasoned mystery reader. Pre-registration is required. For more information please call...

On July 16, 2013 I had the honor of attending a special Literary Landmark dedication ceremony at the boyhood home of author Sinclair Lewis in Sauk Centre. The Literary Landmark is a project of United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates Friends and Foundations, a division of the American Library Association established to recognize and dedicate historic literary sites.
There are only three other Literary Landmarks in Minnesota. One is at 481 Laurel Ave. in St. Paul....

This summer, the Minnesota Association of Library Friends (MALF), together with the Sinclair Lewis Foundation, and the United for Libraries’ Literary Landmarks Association will add the Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home in Sauk Centre to the list of nationally recognized Literary Landmarks. Harry Sinclair Lewis wrote "Main Street," "Babbitt," "Arrowsmith" and other novels, and in 1930 was the first writer from the United States to be awarded the Nobel Prize in...

Summer is in full swing. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and humidity is in the air.
Summer events at Sauk Centre Public Library began with a fantastic Heebie Jeebies concert. Glen Everhart put on a fun-filled show with lots of singing and humor. It was entertainment for the whole family, but especially fun for the children. If you missed it, don’t worry; there are plenty more activities to attend this summer at the Sauk Centre Library.
The Summer Reading Program, Dig...

The Great River Regional Library in Sauk Centre sponsored a fantastic face painting EGGtravaganza at the Sauk Centre Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt.
More than 150 children turned out to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt and to get their faces painted by All About Fun For Kids. The children were lined up to get their faces painted. What a great way to bring in spring!

Have you ever wanted to try making your own jewelry? Well, here's your chance. On Thursday, March 14 the Sauk Centre Library will be presenting a class on designing a keepsake charm bracelet. Artist Jen Anfinson will present the basic jewelry techniques needed for this project.
In this class, you will learn the basic jewelry techniques used in making a piece of jewelry. You will use these techniques to construct a charm bracelet of your own design! All necessary jewelry items will be...

The first week in September was quite the week at the Sauk Centre Library. We had the huge job of getting the library ready for new carpet. This included the task of removing items from the shelves, moving furniture, and other minor details. Thanks to the help of the staff and some volunteers, the work was done in no time. It was quite a smooth process.
The new carpet looks fantastic and gives a modern feel to the library. It was installed by using 2' x 2' carpet squares. This method...